Break-up Party at Burra Primary School
Break-up festivities at Burra Primary School end a year marked by epidemics, war distractions, and strong student achievement. Principal L. Davis notes 90 percent promotion, thanks staff, and highlights wartime fund drives, service values, and a large charity showing by pupils and the Ladies Welfare Club amid a public holiday celebration with awards and ice cream.
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Burra Primary School
L. Davis
H. White
Welfare Club
Empire
Arbour
Button
Minda Home
Children's Hospital
Martin
M. Cowle
H. K. Bartlett
Gannaway
High Tea and Strawberry Fete Supports Red Cross Efforts
A Red Cross High Tea and Strawberry Fete in Burera raised net £50 9s at a December 5 event. Mrs. Turner and Miss Atkins decorated the hall. Mrs. Dunn urged further Red Cross work while receiving thanks from Mrs. Crossing and Mrs. Charles. Proceeds from tea and stalls exceeded £14 and £15 respectively, with prizes awarded for cake and tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Turner
Jean Atkins
Glenn
H. J. Dunn
Black Springs
Dunn
Crossing
Charless
Little Kay Robinson
Turner
W. Ley
Robinson
L. Martin
Mesdames Glenn
W. Bailey
Crocker
Pulford
Handke
J. H. Torr
Misses Cornwell
G. Martin
Potts
A. Martin
Phelps
Short
Humphrys
Pat
Delphie
Roma
J. Powell
Betty Handke
A Schultz
Borowski
B. Jacka
G. Charless
E. Torrae
T. Tanner
H. c. Atkins
J. QO. Denton
Myra
Amy Denton
T. Przibilla
Atkins
Sit
Jean Ley
Original Correspondence To the Editor
An odd letter laments harsh court outcomes and misdeeds with tongue in cheek, noting a man punished for after hours drinking while the headline tone mocks the justice system. The piece riffs on crime, punishment, and moral certainty with a humorous, antiquated cadence.
Christmas and New Year Cheer at Welfare Club Feq Party
Mr Davis expressed hearty greetings for Christmas and the New Year. He also offered warm cheers for the Welfare Club ladies who concluded the feq party with festive goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Welfare Club
Burra North Red Cross Branch Social and News
Weather was oppressive but attendance remained good at the Burra North Red Cross event organized by Mrs. Bonython. Mrs. Riggs won the competition, and a letter from Miss Bubb, now in Wentworthville NSW, included £2 for the branch. Next meeting set for January 6 with tea served by Mrs. Pearce and Miss Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eusebia
Council Overseer Suffered Fainting Fit After Accident
Mr Wilson collapsed in the heat while riding a machine during work. He sustained head abrasions a cut ear and a broken collar bone. Me Wilson and Mr F Pledge lifted him and Mr A Bev arrived to take him home. He received medical care at Burra Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Wilson
Me Wilson
F. Pledge
A. Bevan
Mr. Wilson
Burra Hospital
Beechorowie Red Cross Branch Monthly Meeting Report
The Beechorowie Red Cross Branch held its monthly meeting with 24 members present. A Sacrifice Day on December 23 was circulated, encouraging donations to aid prisoners of war, along with a Christmastide donation and bags of Christmas cakes and preserved fruit for the Cheer Up Hut. A donation was prepared for January continuation, and the branch noted a fine sum of £2 3s 0d from trading. Acknowledgments were given for obligations and gifts including knee pads and various knitted items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boohorowie Methodist Ladies’ Guild
Ashley Woodgate
J. Byrne
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Winstead
Ann
H. Jennison
Pees
Elienpeth Heinrich
Margaret Sartkis
John Bartlett
Wendy Byles
Ray Bown
Fay Kakoschke
Valerie Terry
Marjory Willis
Valerie
Ers
F.O.W. Fund
Air
T. Corry
Salwarts
Les
Liebeknecht
John Bean
R. Grant
Corry
Semple
Mets
Ekull
Howe
Mittens
Bala- Hava
Ladies’ Welfare Club
Mrs
Tennison
Murray Baulderstone
Heather Bateson
John Bourman
Clinton Eliakoschke
Colin Nankivell
Colin Sellars
Jack Bown
Robert Reed
Frank Ford
Kaathleen Bonython
Jean O'Brien
Carliene Davies
Claire Lloyd
Josie Jennison
Mary Ford
Reg. Angel
Ray Bevan
John Hourman
Peter Bown
Joe Ford
Keith Hann
Bob Jesser
Bob Ratcliffe
Barold Steele
Ron ‘Thamm
Norman Wilson
Leslie Liebekmecht
Kevin Davis
Bob Crewes
Bob Allen
Don, Allen
Barbara Hill
Gux
Lorna Broad
Margaret Finch
Joan Garrard
Mary Syd
Mollie Nelson
Judith Pearce
Winnie
Clinton Kake
Colin Spackman
Leslie Liebeknecht
D.C
Harold Steele
Joseph Ford
Mary Pearce
Mary Lloyd
Robert Ratcliffe
Ron Thamm
Compostition
Teather Bateson
Snelling
Shirley Willis
Olive Hann
Joan Garrani
Roma Gare
Ee Ae Murray Aulderstone
Angel
Jennison
Matthews Emporium
G.B. Stores
Market Square
Burra Drapers and Furnishers
PHONE
Easle
Amber
Matthews
Ncn
Burra North
Council
Beechorowie Red Cross Branch
Walker ‘Sons
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